United Players Draw Focus Ahead of Tottenham Clash at Old Trafford

Manchester United’s midfield trio of Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Carlos Baleba are the players highlighted by Tottenham ahead of the Premier League meeting between the two clubs at Old Trafford, with attention on United’s creative and physical strengths.

According to Tottenham Hotspur’s preview feature, Fernandes remains United’s main attacking influence after a record-breaking 2025/26 season. The Portugal international recorded 21 assists, the most in a Premier League season.

Tottenham’s analysis identified Fernandes as a central figure in United’s performances, noting his ability to influence matches from midfield and his role in the team’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham last season after Cristian Romero’s first-half red card.

Kobbie Mainoo was also named among the key players to monitor. According to Paul Hirst of The Times, Mainoo has been United’s best player so far this season and won the club’s Player of the Month award for September.

Mainoo has started United’s last four Premier League matches and was included in England’s World Cup squad, with Tottenham’s preview highlighting his ability to progress play from deeper midfield areas.

Carlos Baleba completes the list of players to watch after joining United from Brighton’s development pathway. The Cameroon midfielder was described as an energetic box-to-box presence who can win possession and begin attacks from the base of midfield.

Tottenham’s feature focused on United’s midfield options before the return to Premier League action at Old Trafford, where the teams are scheduled to meet on Saturday at 5.30pm.